By Dr. Miriam Reiss Twenty-one years ago, a career coaching client came to my office and proclaimed, with tears in her eyes, “You have to read this book so you’ll understand me.” In reading the book, Sari Solden’s “Women with Attention Deficit …
By Patti Schwab The rate of women being diagnosed with ADHD has risen dramatically in recent years, which can bring a sense of relief and freedom, however the diagnoses itself does not erase a lifetime of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression …
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 36 years old, not long after our 7-year-old son was diagnosed. Although surprised, I didn’t see it as a problem as I had easily taken advantage of my ADHD strengths and was very successful …
Rachel is a 33-year-old parent with ADHD. Her 13-year-old daughter who is starting eighth grade this school year also has ADHD. Having grown up with ADHD, Rachel aware of what it takes to motivate herself and has helped her daughter …
Are you someone who gets excited about a lot of things and ends up taking on too much, only to realize it the day before something is due? That happens a lot to people with ADHD who are often interested …
Estrogen levels effect ADHD and our brains. What are your suggestions to cope when our stimulant meds don’t work when estrogen levels bottom out right before our cycle starts?
I’m an adult female, recently diagnosed with ADHD – Predominantly Inattentive Type at the age of 55. Have you run across a lot of scenarios where women weren’t diagnosed until later in life because they (and their doctors) attributed their …
How do you approach and encourage a young adult with undiagnosed ADHD symptoms to get on board with those of us who understands the mysteries of the behaviors, without being too pushy?
I’ve always felt “different” and not as intelligent as my peers. My memory is awful and I can’t seem to put information I learn into a permanent mental memory folder sort of speak. Do others have this problem? I’ve noticed …